• Using half-masks with other types of personal protective equipment (e.g.

eye, head and hearing

Filter Service Sp. z o.o. Instructions for use of filtering half-masks protection) without checking the absence of collisions - the risk of lack of fit and protection
ul. Sadowa 7a, 95-010 Zgierz class: FFP1, FFP2, FFP3 • Using half-masks with visible mechanical damage (holes in the material, distortions) contaminated,
tel./fax: (+48 42) 716 15 18 incomplete - the risk of lack of fit and protection
717 15 81 • Using half-masks after expiry date - the risk of lack of protection
fax: (+48 42) 717 15 15 • Storage and transport in a manner and under conditions other than those specified and recommended by
715 44 33 the manufacturer - the risk of losing the designed protective properties
e-mail: filter@filter-service.eu • Improper selection of equipment for prevailing threats - the lack of training - the risk of poisoning
The notified body involved in the conformity assessment: • Using half masks in too high +40 ̊C, or too low - 20 ̊C temperature - the risk of losing the designed
www.filter-service.eu IFA Institut für Arbeitsschutz der Deutschen Gesetzlichen protective properties
Unfallversicherung, Alte Heerstraße 111, 53757 Sankt • Using half masks in conditions of air humidity above 90% - the risk of losing the designed protective
Reference standard: Augustin (NB 0121) properties
• Using half-masks marked with letters "NR" for more than one working shift - the risk of lack of protection
EN 149:2001+A1:2009
CIOP-PIB, ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warsaw (NB 1437) • Re-using half-masks marked with the letters "NR" after being used by one working shift - the risk of lack of
protection
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of • Using half-masks marked with the letter "R" for more than 3 working shifts recommended by the
the European Parliament and The notified supervisory body:
manufacturer - the risk of lack of protection
of the Council (09/03/2016) CIOP-PIB, ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warsaw (NB 1437)
Contraindications:
• Using half-masks in an atmosphere of oxygen deficiency
The Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.filter-service.eu • Using half-masks in an atmosphere contaminated with particles above dedicated NDS* concentration
ranges for individual filtering classes
Intended use of half-masks • Using half-masks in the form of gases and vapours
The filtering half-mask is a complete respiratory protection equipment and is intended to protect the user against the • Misusing half-masks
harmful effects of air pollution in the form of solid and/or liquid particles forming aerosols (dusts, fumes and mists). • Using half-masks marked with "NR" for more than one working shift
• Using half-masks marked with "R" for more than three working shifts
Inspection before use: • Using half-masks with excessive expiration resistance (which may be due to deposition of impurities on
Before each use, check the date of storage of a half-mask and the technical condition whether a half-mask has no half-masks)
visible mechanical damage, is not contaminated or incomplete.
• Using half-masks at temperatures above +40°C and below -20°C
A damaged half-mask and the one whose storage data has been exceeded cannot be used
• Using half-masks with air humidity above 90%
• Using half-masks with visible mechanical damage
Conditions of use, restrictions on use, contraindications
• Using half-masks after expiry date
• Before using filtering half-masks, read these Instructions for Use.
• Modifying elements constituting components of half-masks
• The user must be acquainted with the equipment, its purpose and the rules of use.
• Before using a half-mask, the type and concentration of the aerosol(-s) in the workplace air must be known.
The scope of use according to the protection class
• Use of half-masks in an explosive atmosphere - requires contact with the manufacturer in order to provide
necessary information.
List of Threats: Protection Application Notes, contraindications
• Use of half-masks in an atmosphere contaminated with aerosol particles in a concentration exceeding the class range - multiples
dedicated range for individual filtering classes according to the table below - the risk of poisoning of NDS*
• Use in an atmosphere, where a phenomenon of oxygen deficiency occurs or may occur (oxygen concentration FFP1 It does not protect the respiratory system against aerosols containing
below 17% by volume) - rooms with low ventilation, small space, narrow passages, canals, manholes, tanks, (filtration 4 radioactive and carcinogenic particles and microorganisms (bacteria,
cisterns, silos; in cases of oxygen deficiency, use only insulating respiratory protection equipment (e.g. compressed efficiency ≥ viruses, fungi and their derivatives) and enzymes
air breathing apparatus, regeneration apparatus) - possibility of fainting, dyspnoea 80%)
• Use in an atmosphere, in which impurities occur in the form of inorganic gases and/or vapours of organic FFP2 It does not protect the respiratory system against aerosols containing
substances - risk of poisoning (filtration 10 radioactive particles, viruses and enzymes.
• Improper putting on the half-mask "upside down" - the risk of lack of protection efficiency ≥
• Modification of the fastening of headbands and the method of adjusting them in a manner inconsistent with the 94%)
manufacturer's recommendations - the risk of lack of fit and protection FFP3 -
• Modification of sealing elements, the nose clip, the sealing sponge - the risk of lack of fit and protection (filtration 30
• Expiratory valve sealing (concerns half-masks with expiratory valves) - the risk of excessive expiration resistance efficiency ≥
(lack of comfort of use) 99%)
(NDS* - Maximum Allowable Concentration).
How to put on the half-mask Explanation of graphic signs and symbols used
- In case of flat half-masks, proceed according to Fig. 1-7.
• - read the Instructions for Use
- In case of shaping masks, proceed according to Fig. 8-14.
- Before putting on the mask, shape the nose clip on the index finger (in case of masks with the nose clip), put on • - storage temperature range (from -20oC to +40oC),
the mask and adjust it to obtain the best adhesion from the nose to the chin, next:
- Put on the half-mask so that the first head strap is located on the occipital part of the head and the second on • - permissible storage humidity (less than 90%),
the neck,
- Seal the nose clip around the nose (in case of masks with the nose clip), • - expiration date - storage date
- Check if the mask is properly put on and adheres tightly to the skin of the face - put your hands on the cap and • FS - letters identifying the manufacturer (Filter Service Ltd.),
blow out the air, if you feel that the air escapes at the nose clip, correct its shape, or check and adjust the • The literal and digital signage placed before the protective class of the product - means the symbol, type/
adhesion of head straps. code of the product,
• V: a letter identifying the presence of an expiratory valve (if any),
• FFP1, FFP2, FFP3: symbols of the protective class of the filtering half-mask (protection level in accordance
with EN 149:2001+A1:2009),
• NR: a letter abbreviation identifying the restriction of use to a maximum of one working shift (Not Re-
usable),
• R - a letter identifying a re-usable half-mask,
• D - a letter defining the fulfilment of protective and functional parameters after the dolomite dust
clogging test,
• EN 149:2001 or EN 149:2001+A1:2009 - the number and year of publication of the reference standard)

Storage, maintenance and transport

- Half-masks should be stored in undamaged, closed manufacturer's packaging, i.e. plastic bags or cardboard
boxes in rooms with relative humidity below 90% and temperature from -20oC to +40oC.
- The maximum storage time under the required conditions is 36 months.
- Half-masks should be protected from direct sunlight, heat, aggressive chemical substances, moisture, dirt and
mechanical damage.
- Cleaning and disinfection are carried out only for half-masks marked with the letter "R" and include the
following: a gentle taking the mask off the face, brushing off excess dust, cleaning the seal inside the half-mask
cap with a soap and water solution, disinfecting the seal with a pad soaked in ethanol, placing the cleaned half-
mask in the manufacturer's packaging (foil bag). After cleaning and disinfection, the half-mask can only be re-
used by the same user.
- Half-masks can only be transported under the required storage conditions and in the manufacturer's packaging.
- The correct packaging for the safe transport of filtering half-masks is only the manufacturer's packaging
(individual or collective)